2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS1612 Electronic Music Production and Creation

10 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Dr Oliver Thurley
Email: o.thurley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

'A' Level Music Technology or BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology OR MUSS1611

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module focuses on the composition and production of electronic music, exploring a range of themes and practical approaches found within electronic music. Although not the primary focus, the module also aims to promote awareness of a range of contemporary issues in relation to technology and practice in electronic music (e.g. social, cultural, critical, historical).Some prior experience of working with a DAW is necessary for this module, which explores production techniques that are underpinned by students’ existing fundamental knowledge of this sort of software package.

Objectives

This module provides practical experience of creative electronic music practice. Throughout the module, students will be introduced to a range of key technical developments that have shaped contemporary electronic music.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Employ DAW software to compose, produce and edit music projects.
2. Demonstrate a practical understanding of key technological developments in electronic music.
3. Demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues in relation to technology and practice in electronic music (e.g. social, cultural, critical, historical) by addressing these in their practical work.

Syllabus

Sessions offer a practical and theoretical approach to a range of topics that are central to contemporary electronic music production and creation. Indicative topics include technological developments in electronic music; DAW music creation; synthesis; and production for a variety of media applications.
Although not the primary focus, the module also aims to promote awareness of a range of contemporary issues in relation to technology and practice in electronic music (e.g. social, cultural, critical, historical).

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practicals	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Students are expected to use their private study time to research, develop and apply the practical and theoretical skills covered in classes (i.e. developing practical skills through work with software, listening and reading related material).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students complete regular exercises during and between sessions and are given formative feedback by tutors in class. Group-listening and discussions also allow for peer and self-directed feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio of music production work	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Any resits would take place during resit week. Students need access to multimedia facilities. The resit would take the form of a guided project, scaled-down from the original portfolio assignment (allowing a reasonable period for development and assessment.)

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2018

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